The international real estate market is heating up—and if you’ve got Palm Desert real estate on the market, foreign buyers should definitely be part of your target market. Many are seeking a second residence, a vacation home or an investment for their portfolio.
An important way to expand your pool of buyers to tap into this trend is to take your digital listing to another level with a stellar virtual tour. This will allow prospective buyers who are traveling from abroad the opportunity to browse your luxury property’s features before they get into town. Doing so will not just boost exposure in the international real estate market; locals will also appreciate getting a look in advance of an actual viewing or open house. Plus, your real estate agent will really appreciate your initiative.
Here are a few tips to help you get started with the amazing virtual tour you’re going to create to showcase your gorgeous luxury property.
- Plan your tour in advance. Walk through your house with the most objective eye possible and try to determine the best angles for shooting. Plan your shots in a way that will show how the rooms flow and highlight your property’s best features.
- Film short clips. Move very slowly as you shoot each room of your house. To ensure a steady hand and the most professional looking results, you may want to employ the use of a tripod. Use it to swivel from side to side so that you can provide 360 degree views of each room.
- Take lot of great stills. Even though this is essentially a video, you will want to include some photos as well, especially if your property features a lot of amenities, such access to a golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools and picturesque views.
- Find easy-to-use software to edit your clips together. If you have a Mac, iMovie will be your best choice. For PCs, Movie maker is equally user-friendly.
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